[…]and we are calling on the political leadership to respond to the Citizens’ Assembly recommendation for a referendum on this issue and to take heed of their recommendations for legislation. If our leadership do not hear our call, we will come knocking and marching for an answer”. USI President Annie Hoey also stated, “since 1983 USI have been campaigning for full access to reproductive choice and to have the issue of women’s health taken out of the constitution. Students will lead the charge in ensuring their peers and young people are registered to vote, fully informed of the issue and […]
[…]many thought the problems facing third level students would, for the first time, be prioritised by Government. Unfortunately, the main issues facing most students are still largely unresolved. “The student accommodation crisis is probably the worst it has ever been. Many students are facing a year of lengthy commutes as there are simply not enough beds to house the number of students that require them. Investment in higher education is an investment in the future of Ireland. Government investment in Higher Education is one thing, but students need to see it in their pocket too.” USI Vice President for Campaigns, Ross Boyd, said: “Access to education should not be limited to those who […]
[…]the next Budget and despite no commitment today to do that, USI will continue to campaign and lobby for that to […]
